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DHB Amberley cycling jacket – can you get a good cycling jacket for £50?

By on 14/04/2010 in Cycling accessories

I’ve always been under the impression if you are looking for a good cycling jacket you should spend £100 or more. If you spend less than that you have to compromise on some of the water getting in, not a great fit and expect to sweat more due to less breathability. Back when I did [...]

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What would you spend £100 on?

By on 16/03/2010 in Cycling accessories

Say you’ve just sat back on your sofa and your hand slips in-between the cushions. You pull out a £100 note! Huh? How did that get there? Naturally you begin dreaming about all the things you could spend it on. Being an avid cyclist you decide it is something bike related you want to see [...]

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3 new cycling iPhone apps

By on 15/02/2010 in Cycling accessories

Here are three new iPhone cycling apps that make use of the GPS capabilities. I’ve been testing them out to find my favourite. They are: Cyclemeter, RunKeeper and Outdoors

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Still time for the perfect valentines gift!

By on 12/02/2010 in Cycling accessories

If it isn’t yet 2.30pm UK time then you still have time to order your better half a good valentines day gift! Amy from Cyclodelic in London does a very cool range of fashionable cycling gear for women. She is offering free express postage which means as long as you order by 2.30pm on Friday [...]

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Bike computer guide

By on 05/02/2010 in Cycling accessories

Bike computers add an interesting extra dimension to cycling. In their simplest form they tell you your speed and the distance you have travelled. The more complicated ones will give you much more information such as your pedal revolutions. They can be useful for improving performance or simply for curiosity sake to see how many [...]

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Defeet Dura Cycling Glove review

By on 03/02/2010 in Cycling accessories

  I never thought I would be one of those people who can never seem to keep warm. My body’s heating system is the equivalent of trying to heat a room by putting a block of ice in there. I don’t know if you’ve tried doing that but trust me it doesn’t work.  At the [...]

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Bike lock guide

By on 12/01/2010 in Cycling accessories, Safe cycling in London

We love our bikes. Many of us spend hours every day on them commuting to and from work. When we leave this prized possession somewhere we want to know it will still be there when we get back. This guide will take you through what to look for in a good bike lock and which locks are recommended

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Winter cycling gloves

By on 23/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

Some recommendations of good winter cycling gloves by my Twitter followers and my personal opinion. Also some good tips for keeping hands warm during winter whilst cycling.

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Choosing a folding bike

By on 14/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

Helping my cousin choose a folding bike by taking a look at some of the entry level models available and deciding which one is the best

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Kryptonite New York 3000 lock review

By on 10/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

This lock is good for two things. Knocking people out and securing bikes. I’m very glad to say I’m only planning on using it for the latter. Review includes a comparison of the different locks and a final opinion as to whether I’m happy with the purchase.

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Alastair Humphreys book review – the ultimate armchair adventure?

By on 04/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

How does cycling through drug producing Colombia or war torn Sudan sound? How about cycling in temperatures ranging from –40 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees? Being away from home for 4 years sleeping in a tent by the side of the road and covering 46,000 miles around the world on a bike. All along the [...]

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Cyclist gift ideas

By on 01/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

By the end of this post you will have some great ideas of what gift to get a cyclist or if you are like myself what to ask for!

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